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Get Smart About Credit

Get Smart About Credit

Getting smart about credit is a great goal! Here are some key steps to help you understand and manage your credit effectively so that you can effectively manage your credit and make informed financial decisions.

Changing the Narrative: A Personal Journey Through Suicide Prevention Month

Changing the Narrative: A Personal Journey Through Suicide Prevention Month

As September unfolds, we find ourselves in the midst of Suicide Prevention Month—a time to confront a global crisis that claims over 700,000 lives annually, according to the World Health Organization. This year’s theme, “changing the narrative on suicide,” challenges us to break the silence surrounding this critical issue. Read more about a personal journey through Suicide Prevention Month.

Fall Mortgage Update

Fall Mortgage Update

Buying a house this fall can be a smart move. Currently mortgage rates are decreasing, and the fall season often sees fewer buyers, which can mean less competition and potentially better deals. Consider closing timing as a fall purchase could allow you to close before the holidays, making for a smooth transition.

Put Money into a Certificate of Deposit this Fall

Put Money into a Certificate of Deposit this Fall

As you start trading tank tops for warm hoodies, make sure to invest in yourself this fall with a certificate of deposit (CD) to boost your regular savings. The financial markets are signaling a potential shift, so if you want to rake in big interest returns on your money, time may run out.

Summer Mortgage Update

Summer Mortgage Update

A slight drop in mortgage rates in June might have been the jolt the housing market needed to make up for lost time earlier this spring. Read more about the housing inventory, investment properties replacing college dorms and choosing a fixer-upper.

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